Let's make this birthday one to remember.

61 years old (Born on August 17, 1963)

Happy Birthday, Shankar! The man who made us believe that jeans could be Oscar-worthy and showed the world how to dance atop moving buses in "Kadhalan." Your films like "Indian" didn't just entertain—they inspired generations (and probably scared a few corrupt officials too!). You've always had a knack for turning big budgets into even bigger blockbusters.

From making robots fall in love ("Enthiran") to capturing youthful rebellion with style ("Boys"), your creativity knows no bounds. May this birthday bring you as much excitement and joy as your movies have brought audiences worldwide. Keep dreaming big—because we can't wait for what's next!